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Tips and advice to help Veterans and military families get the most from homebuying
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An Explanation of VA Entitlement Codes: What Are They, and What Do They Mean?Learn about the most common types of VA entitlement codes and how they impact your VA home loan eligibility. -
VA Loan Flipping Rules in 2023Flipping homes has become increasingly popular over the years. But can you do it with a VA loan?
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3 Ways Your Child Could Directly Impact Your VA LoanDid you know your child could have a direct impact on your VA loan approval? Kids are expensive. Learn 3 ways they can impact your mortgage approval.
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How Discount Mortgage Points Work on a VA LoanPurchasing discount points on a VA loan can be a good investment for Veterans looking to lower their interest rate.
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Sink or Swim? Using a VA Loan to Purchase a Home With a PoolYou can use a VA loan to buy a home with a pool. The VA's Minimum Property Requirements have no restrictions on pools except they must be safe, structurally sound and sanitary. -
4 VA Appraisal Dealbreakers (and How to Handle Them)Bad roofs and wet basements can create big challenges during the VA appraisal. Find out how to handle these and other VA appraisal problems.
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Do You Know These 5 Minimum Property Requirement Pitfalls?Is your potential future home up to code? Learn the 5 most common VA home loan minimum property requirement (MPR) issues and how to deal with each one. -
Pest Inspection and Appraisal Tips from the VAClarifications and help offered on pest inspections and appraisals during trip to Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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VA Termite Inspections By StateThe VA requires a wood-destroying pest inspection for much of the U.S. Learn which states require a termite inspection and who pays.
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VA Loans and PMI: Breaking Down Mortgage Insurance and VA LoansMortgages typically have some form of mortgage insurance. Conventional loans have private mortgage insurance (PMI), FHA loans have a mortgage insurance premium (MIP) and even USDA loans have an ongoing fee. Here we look at the VA's mortgage insurance requirements - or lack thereof.
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VA Loans for Bad Credit: Everything Veterans Need to KnowSecuring a VA loan with bad credit isn't impossible, but it is common for many lenders to have a more stringent credit requirements.
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30 Must-Read VA Loan Tips and FAQs for HomebuyersUsing your VA loan benefits to purchase a home is exciting, but if you are new to the process you may need some pointers along the way. Below we compiled the top questions and tips for Veterans looking to use their VA loan benefit.
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A Military Spouse's Guide to VA LoansMilitary spouses often play key roles in the homebuying process. Here we take a deep dive into what spouses can expect and how to be better prepared for your homebuying journey.
